Landforms U-Shaped Valleys

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What creates u-shaped valleys?

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Ice

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How long does it take to form a u-shaped valley?

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Over thousands of years

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What type of valley is a u-shaped valley?

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A landform created by glacial activity.

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What processes are involved in creating u-shaped valleys?

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Weathering, erosion, and deposition

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What is the primary agent that forms u-shaped valleys?

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Glaciers

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What is the difference between a u-shaped valley and a v-shaped valley?

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U-shaped valleys are formed by glaciers, while v-shaped valleys are formed by river erosion.

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What is an example of a landform created by glacial activity?

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U-shaped valley

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What role does weathering play in the formation of u-shaped valleys?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, contributing to the erosion process.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving soil and rock from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process where materials are added to a landform.